VEDANT CHAVAN
Student of R.N.Podar High school Mumbai (India) and community volunteer. Passionate about cars and technology. Exploring learning opportunities & experiences in quest to get engineering knowledge. Avid artist, nurturing hobby of pencil sketching.
Engineering Experiences
Dec 2020
Swaraj Engines Ltd, Punjab, India
A leading engine manufacturing company listed on Bombay Stock Exchange that specializes in Automotive engines. Incorporated in 1985 in state of Punjab, it has sold 1.2 million engines so far and employees 1250 people.
- Worked on assembly line of engines.
- Understood parts involved like piston, connecting rod, cranks shaft, their assembly process, and precautions taken to increase efficiency of engine.
- Studied the different systems involved in working of an engine like Water cooling, oil pumping system etc.
- Worked with shop floor team to understand how the engines are tested, quality problems encountered and way to resolve them.
- Hands on experience of participating in engine diagnostic process to resolve quality issues.
April 2021
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Tractor Division R&D Centre, Punjab, India
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in automobiles, tractors, information technology and financial services in India.
- Internship was about learning how R&D Centre works and product development process in a large organization.
- Learnt & experienced validation and testing process after design is converted into working prototypes.
- Experienced and understood various aggregate level testing and validation process for transmission, engines, clutch, and brakes.
- Hands on experience on performance testing of transmission and engine. Experienced durability and fatigue testing of clutch and brake systems.
- Learnt how engineers contribute to design and development process to give birth to new products.
September 2021
NBS International, Automotive dealership, Mumbai, India
A leading automotive dealership and service center in Mumbai city.
- Interned under service engineers and mechanics to understand how a car is serviced, what kind of tools are used for servicing, practical issues in different car aggregates.
- Participated in process of dismantling & repair of cars for different operating problems.
- Intermingle with technicians & learnt how on the job experience has taught them nuances of car technology despite not having formal engineering education.